Vietnam
Dental treatment in Ho Chi Minh City - Picasso Thao Dien branch
Complete guide for UK patients choosing Picasso Dental Clinic in Ho Chi Minh City — Thao Dien branch, flight routes via Tan Son Nhat airport, treatment options, recovery area, and practical logistics.
Picasso Dental Clinic's Ho Chi Minh City branch is located in Thao Dien, District 2 — an expat-friendly neighbourhood 15–20 minutes from Tan Son Nhat airport. It suits UK patients routing through Southeast Asian hubs, combining dental treatment with southern Vietnam travel, or living in the regional expat community.
Ho Chi Minh City for UK dental patients
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam’s commercial hub and largest city. While Hanoi is the primary branch for most UK patients, HCMC suits a specific set of UK patient profiles:
- Routing via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok — SGN has excellent connectivity from these hubs
- Regional expats and UK nationals based in Southeast Asia — HCMC is a major expat hub with English-language infrastructure
- Combining dental treatment with southern Vietnam travel — the Mekong Delta, beaches of Phu Quoc, and the southern highlands are all accessible from HCMC
- Business travellers with APAC duties who want to combine a trip
Getting there — UK flight routes to Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) has wider long-haul connectivity than Da Nang and similar to Hanoi.
| UK departure | Common routing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow | Via Singapore (SQ), Dubai (EK), Doha (QR) | Singapore Airlines offers direct SGN connections from LHR |
| London Gatwick | Via various Asian hubs | Check Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Asia connections |
| Manchester | Via Dubai, Doha | Less direct than London options |
| Birmingham | Via Doha or Dubai | One-stop options exist; check current schedules |
Vietnam Airlines operates direct flights between London Heathrow and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) — check current schedule as routes change seasonally.
The Thao Dien branch
The Picasso Ho Chi Minh City clinic is in Thao Dien, District 2 (administratively part of Thu Duc City since 2021). This is the main expat and international residential area of Saigon.
What Thao Dien offers for recovery
- International supermarkets and pharmacies within walking distance
- Extensive coffee shop and restaurant scene with English menus
- Soft-diet options readily available: pho, congee, smoothie bars, international soups
- Grab (rideshare) widely available for clinic transfers
- Quieter than District 1 and more suited to a recovery stay
Airport to clinic
Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) is approximately 10–15 km from Thao Dien. Transfer time is 15–25 minutes by Grab or private car depending on traffic. HCMC traffic can be heavy during morning and evening peak hours (7–9am, 5–7pm) — build this into appointment scheduling.
Treatments available in Ho Chi Minh City
All treatments available at Picasso Hanoi and Da Nang are available in HCMC:
| Treatment | GBP from |
|---|---|
| Dental implants (Osstem) | £725 |
| Dental implants (Straumann) | £1,160 |
| All-on-4 (Osstem) | £3,623 |
| All-on-4 (Nobel/Straumann) | £6,377 |
| Porcelain veneers (Emax) | £261 |
| Crowns (Emax) | £261 |
| Teeth whitening | From £174 |
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Exploring Ho Chi Minh City during your dental trip
HCMC offers a dense itinerary for patients with free time between appointments:
- War Remnants Museum — walking distance from District 1 hotels; flat, low-exertion
- Cu Chi Tunnels — half-day trip; not recommended in the first 48 hours post-surgery (heat, crawling tunnels)
- Ben Thanh Market — central District 1; soft food options and street food nearby
- Mekong Delta day trips — once clinically cleared; gentle boat tours available
The Thao Dien area itself has a well-developed café and walking culture suited to gentle days between appointments.
Practical information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airport | Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) |
| Transfer to Thao Dien | 15–25 min by Grab or private car |
| Currency | Vietnamese Dong (VND); GBP accepted at Picasso |
| Time zone | GMT +7 |
| Visa | UK citizens: 45 days visa-free |
| Languages at clinic | English and Vietnamese |
| District | Thao Dien, formerly District 2 (now Thu Duc City) |
Related pages
- Vietnam hub — why Vietnam for dental care
- Hanoi branch — implant and surgical cases
- Da Nang branch — beach recovery
- Best time to visit Vietnam
- Recovery-friendly stays
- Dental implants — procedure and pricing
- All-on-4 — full-arch treatment
Free GBP quote — mention Ho Chi Minh City branch preference in your request.